New technology is, without a doubt, cool. However, for that technology to have value it must be practical as well, offering real benefits to end users lest it be relegated to niche novelty status. Currently, copilots are working to move out of the realm of cool technology and into the realm of real value, offering strong user benefits and real, practical improvements to the way people do their work.

In this episode, host Conor Peick is joined by guest Theo Papadopoulos, senior consultant and head of the Metaverse Lab at Siemens to explore what it takes to bring AI copilots to the shop floor, how that benefits users and what the copilot itself needs to succeed.

In the episode you’ll learn about:

(0:20) What an Industrial Copilot needs to know.

(1:14) The importance of user experience.

(2:04) What it means to use an Industrial Copilot.

(5:27) The important role of the Digital Twin.

About the voices:

Theo Papadopoulos is a senior consultant and head of foundational technologies for Siemens Metaverse Lab responsible for bringing cutting edge technologies to reality. Theo has a background in both business and mechanical engineer as well as a long history at Siemens. Conor Peick is a Marketing Professional creating forward-looking content for the Thought Leadership team at Siemens Digital Industries Software. Conor collaborates with industry experts and executives to produce impactful content exploring the challenges companies face and the technologies that can provide solutions.